From Firefly, Speedrunning Worlds (Up to Volume 5, Chapter 50)
Chapter 19

Speedrunning the World, Starting with Firefly Chapter 19

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But this Stellaron Hunter was definitely no ordinary person. Especially that one sentence of his—it made it clear that he knew who they were.

Future People!

There were not many people in this world who knew their identities.

Things had reached the point where Girori could no longer decide everything alone. With that in mind, he immediately contacted another high-ranking member of the DGP.

The Game Producer, Nilam!

By now, Girori had changed his original plan. Rather than personally stepping in to deal with him, it would be better to use the Goddess's power to settle everything.

After all, the impact caused by that Stellaron Hunter was far too great.

Simply taking action would not resolve it perfectly.

However, using the Goddess's power required more authority than he alone possessed. He needed the Game Producer's approval as well.

That was also why he had reconsidered and chosen not to personally intervene earlier.

Before long, when Girori successfully contacted Nilam, Nilam was leisurely enjoying a seafood feast.

Yet after listening to Girori's report, Nilam rejected his proposal.

"Why? He has already seriously affected the progress of the DGP Grand Prix."

Irritated that Nilam had rejected his suggestion, Girori directly questioned him.

"The Goddess's power cannot be used casually. Besides... even the Goddess's power may not be able to erase his existence."

"He is a truth that should not exist in this world."

Nilam set down the lobster shell in his hand, picked up a towel beside him, and calmly wiped his hands and the corner of his mouth.

In truth, although he had always been searching for gourmet food and truth, he had also been watching this Rider who had suddenly appeared and clearly did not belong to the DGP.

However, he soon discovered that he could not find this Rider at all.

He seemed to exist, yet he also seemed not to exist!

He was unbelievably mysterious.

Even relying on the Goddess's power might not be enough to affect him.

"What? How is that possible? Even the Goddess's power cannot affect him?"

Girori frowned. This was going to be difficult.

"Though it is unbelievable, it is the truth. He probably does not belong to this dimension, which is why the Goddess's power has difficulty affecting him."

Nilam answered thoughtfully. There was no evidence, but there was an eighty percent chance that was correct.

"Not from this dimension? No wonder."

"Could it be... that he is from our side as well?"

Come to think of it, among their audience, there truly were quite a few restless supporters, so Girori had his suspicions.

"I do not know about that. You will have to investigate it yourself."

Nilam shook his head. He was quite interested as well.

However, he was not in any hurry to personally step in. This was the Game Master's responsibility; there was no need for him to get involved yet.

"..."

Girori fell silent at those words. It seemed he would still have to personally step in.

"Stellaron Hunter Sam."

If he appeared again, Girori absolutely could not let him go so easily, no matter who he really was.

Even after witnessing the Stellaron Hunter's strength, how could those participating Riders and the staff possibly be on the same level as them?

As the organizers, they possessed the highest authority.

Nilam ended his communication with Girori and tapped his fingers thoughtfully.

"Stellaron Hunter?"

"How interesting. After all these years in this world, this is the first time I have encountered something so fascinating."

"I truly want to see your truth and witness your outcome. I will be watching with anticipation!"

He was not as worried as Girori. The DGP was not as simple as it appeared.

Besides, although the Stellaron Hunter's appearance had sparked considerable debate among the audience, one thing could not be denied: the number of viewers had increased significantly instead.

The ratings had risen by a great deal.

As for...

Chaos? The game being unable to continue?

It was not that serious.

As long as the Goddess remained in the hands of the staff, they had the final say in everything.

A Good Haul

"Wah... Firefly-chan."

Inside the residence, Nene Arakawa hugged a pillow and looked utterly heartbroken.

She had truly misjudged him. She had thought he was the perfect Rider from her dreams, the fated one she had been searching for. Yet not only had he killed Panda, he had even attacked her and everyone else.

Damn it! This was awful!

She had better not find out who was beneath that Mecha, or she would definitely bite him hard.

However, Nene Arakawa quickly sighed again. That Stellaron Hunter was so powerful that even if she encountered him, she would be no match for him at all!

She could not get her revenge.

Wah...

"Alright, it is okay now."

Firefly stood beside her and comforted her. Seeing how angry Nene Arakawa was made her even less willing to reveal her identity.

In truth, she had been very restrained earlier. She had controlled her strength precisely; apart from a few people suffering minor injuries, almost everyone else had been fine.

Especially with their Kamen Rider forms protecting them.

For example, was Nene Arakawa not completely fine right now?

It had merely looked a little frightening at the time.

As for why she had done it, first, it was to earn some Points. Second, it was to put on a show for others and provoke the DGP staff, to see whether they would step in!

After all, all the participants had been wiped out. Were they still not going to act?

The outcome really was a little disappointing.

Still, she had considered that possibility, so she was not too bothered. After all, she had earned quite a few Points. The trip had not been wasted.

"Who exactly is that guy...?"

Nene Arakawa still could not understand it. Stellaron Hunter Sam... even someone the DGP did not know.

He was too mysterious, just as mysterious as Firefly-chan.

Just as mysterious...

No, what was she thinking? How could that cruel person possibly have anything to do with the obedient and adorable Firefly-chan?

"Perhaps he is someone from another world?"

Hearing Nene Arakawa's confusion, Firefly lightly bit her lip before answering.

"Someone from another world?"

"Why is he in our world? And why is he targeting the Riders? What exactly is his goal?"

Nene Arakawa set down the pillow in her arms and fell into thought, only becoming more confused.

"Maybe he is only targeting the DGP."

"Targeting the DGP? Is he an enemy of the DGP? But he is also fighting the Jyamato!"

At this point, Nene Arakawa still believed the DGP was a mysterious organization that existed to help people transform into Riders and fight the Jyamato, monsters that destroyed the world.

She had no idea that its true nature was merely an entertainment program for the Future People.

She believed the enemies should be the evil Jyamato.

"Ah..."

"Well... I do not know either. I am only guessing."

Feeling that she would completely expose herself if she continued, Firefly hesitated and did not answer any further.

"Sorry, Firefly-chan. That was really rude of me!"

Coming to her senses, Nene Arakawa realized she had asked the wrong person. Firefly-chan had never been involved in any of this, so how could she possibly know?

So she hurriedly apologized and stopped talking about it.

"It is fine."

Firefly shook her head, indicating that it was nothing.

Then, thinking of something, she took out her phone and checked the time before reminding Nene Arakawa.

"Nene, were you not going to record a video and update Nene TV? It is getting late."

Although she had not streamed again recently, Nene Arakawa had not abandoned the fans of Nene TV. She simply could not let them go.

So she had continued updating it.

It was just that the Runaway Adventure series had been suspended, and she was now uploading other kinds of videos.

Although changing her content had caused her fan count to drop a little, she had still retained most of them.

"Ah, right, right! How could I forget something so important!"

Hearing Firefly's reminder, Nene Arakawa came to her senses and hurriedly got to her feet.

"Then, Firefly-chan, I will go record first. Once I am done, let us go out together."

After finding her equipment, Nene Arakawa hurried to the door and made plans with Firefly for after she finished.

Now that she had the Fox Mask, she had temporarily gained her own freedom.

Although her family, especially her mother, had been constantly urging her to return, Nene Arakawa could only avoid thinking about it for now.

Even if she went back, she could use the Fox Mask to escape again.

"Okay."

Firefly waved at Nene Arakawa and watched her leave. Only then did she lie down on the sofa and take out her phone.

She needed to work hard too!

At the moment, she was relying entirely on Nene Arakawa for food and lodging. It felt as though she were being kept. However, once her income arrived next month, she would be able to escape this predicament.

Looking at the information on her phone, she saw that her work had already been approved.

Rather than immediately starting work, Firefly first checked what she had gained earlier.

Although she had not obtained the Vision Launcher, the Points were quite substantial.

(Eliminations) Cleared 2,586 Zombie Jyamato, 7 Mutant Jyamato, and 1 Jyamato Embryo Sac. Obtained 1,310 Points. (Achievement) Defeated Kamen Rider Buffa once. Based on current strength, obtained 55 Points. (Achievement) Defeated Kamen Rider Geats once. Based on current strength, obtained 100 Points. (Achievement) Defeated Kamen Rider Pandra once. Based on current strength, obtained 20 Points.
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